After signing as an undrafted free agent in the spring and spending the first five weeks of his rookie season on the practice squad, former Tulane running back Dontrell Hilliard has joined the 53-man roster for the Cleveland Browns.
The team announced the promotion Tuesday (Oct. 9).
Cleveland.com reported he could be an option in the return game for the Browns. While at Tulane, Hilliard returned 18 kickoffs for 278 yards. A Scotlandville product from Baton Rouge, Hilliard rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in his college career and caught 70 passes.
The Browns play Sunday at home against the Los Angeles Chargers.